Come see our newest addition to the Vietnam War exhibit - the F-105G Thunderchief. Read the latest post from Owen Myers: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/2024/07/the-legacy-of-the-f-105-thunderchief/
We are very excited to see 102 year old WWII Pacific War Veteran Mr. Caster Salemi this Saturday. Mr. Salemi trained in Paris Texas before being sent to the South Pacific. He was first stationed in New Guinea from Mar.1944 to Jan.1945 and then made the landing in Luzon, Philippines as part of the 251st Field Artillery battalion- company B. Caster was a T4 (Tech)Sergeant responsible for setting up communications between companies. He was in the Philippines fighting the Japanese from Jan.1945 through Dec.1945 seeing action in Dagupan, Pangasinan, Bayombong, Balette Pass, Cagayan Valley, Iguig, and Manila. Caster Salemi received the Philippines Liberation Medal and Asiatic Pacific Service Medal. ![]()
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He will be here through Saturday during our Pacific War re-enactment. A very rare opportunity to talk with a Pacific War veteran who was in the thick of it.
We are getting ready for our first WWII Pacific Theater Re-enactment and living history event - This weekend! 7/13-7/14.![]()
More information and tickets see: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/wwii-pacific-re-enactment-saipan-campaign/
Celebrating our Independence - The American Heritage Museum will be open on Thursday, July 4th, 10 am to 5 pm. We hope to see you here to commemorate this pivotal time in American history. To life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness!
American Heritage Museum Volunteer Information Center
For Currently Registered Volunteers
Below is the link for currently registered volunteers to login to the American Heritage Museum Volunteer Information Center for volunteer profile management, scheduling, and time tracking.
Click here to Login to the
AHM Volunteer Information Center
NEW: Volgistics now available as an App on both Apple iOS and Google Play – just install “VicNet – Volunteer Portal” at the links below:
If you have not registered to become a volunteer, please first become a member of the American Heritage Museum at this link, then sign up to become a volunteer at this link and then our Volunteer Manager will contact you to schedule an interview time.
If you have any issues, please contact Colin Rixon at crixonvet@gmail.com.
Get familiar with the American Heritage Museum’s collection! See below for artifact and exhibit descriptions and origins:
Docent Handbook Pgs. 1-25
Docent Handbook Pgs. 26-50
Docent Handbook Pgs. 51-75
Docent Handbook Pgs. 75-110
